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Andrew Pierce
Journalist and former newspaper editor who recounts being adopted and his search for his birth mother, reflecting on how adoption shaped his life and career.
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Dec 12, 2025
• 42min
‘I wanted to be noticed’: Three famous adoptees on how it made them successful
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In this insightful discussion, Michael Gove, a British politician and journalist; Nicky Campbell, a popular broadcaster; and Andrew Pierce, a seasoned journalist, reflect on their adoption experiences. Each guest shares how being adopted shaped their identities and careers. Gove talks about the impact of being told "we chose you," while Campbell recounts the emotional reunion with his birth family. Pierce reveals the complexities of tracing his birth mother and the influence of adoption on their relentless drive for success. Gratitude for their adoptive parents resonates throughout the conversation.
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